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Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow key. ●...
Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow key. ●...
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... http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. To exit Computer Setup without saving your specific product from the AC outlet. support, go /contactHP. 1. Open your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 3. Click the option for Startup Menu" message is connected to download. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to an optional power source.
... http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. To exit Computer Setup without saving your specific product from the AC outlet. support, go /contactHP. 1. Open your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 3. Click the option for Startup Menu" message is connected to download. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to an optional power source.
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... type of the screen. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is displayed on the screen. 2. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. Follow the on page 97. 3. See Changing the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from...
... type of the screen. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage > Disk Management. Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is displayed on the screen. 2. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. Follow the on page 97. 3. See Changing the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from...
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... boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light, identifying 9 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 connectors, service considerations 29 D deleted files restoring 90, 96 display assembly illustrated 16 removing 34, 66 spare part numbers...
... boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light, identifying 9 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 display 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 connectors, service considerations 29 D deleted files restoring 90, 96 display assembly illustrated 16 removing 34, 66 spare part numbers...
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... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 22 legacy support, USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 22 legacy support, USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
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optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processor 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product name and number, computer 13 R recovering from the recovery discs 97 recovering the original system 96 recovery 96, 99 discs 89, 92 HP Recovery Manager 91, 96 media 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory ...
optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processor 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1 product name and number, computer 13 R recovering from the recovery discs 97 recovering the original system 96 recovery 96, 99 discs 89, 92 HP Recovery Manager 91, 96 media 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...software information 3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Button ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting...
...software information 3 Front ...3 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Button ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...13 3 Connecting to a network ...14 Connecting to a wireless network ...14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an Internet service provider 15 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 16 Protecting your WLAN 16 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only 17 Connecting to a wired network ...17 Connecting...
User Guide - Windows 7
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Using the webcam ...20 Using audio ...20 Connecting speakers ...20 Connecting headphones and microphones 21 Checking the sound ...21 Using video ...22 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only 22 Connecting an HDMI device 22 Configuring HDMI audio settings 23 Managing your audio and video files (select models only 24 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices ...25 Using the keyboard ...25 Using ALT GR key combinations 25 Using the action keys ...25 Using the hot keys ...26 Using the keypad ...26 Using the integrated numeric keypad 26 Using the...
Using the webcam ...20 Using audio ...20 Connecting speakers ...20 Connecting headphones and microphones 21 Checking the sound ...21 Using video ...22 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only 22 Connecting an HDMI device 22 Configuring HDMI audio settings 23 Managing your audio and video files (select models only 24 5 Using the keyboard and pointing devices ...25 Using the keyboard ...25 Using ALT GR key combinations 25 Using the action keys ...25 Using the hot keys ...26 Using the keypad ...26 Using the integrated numeric keypad 26 Using the...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. ● Before you enter the power-on password. NOTE: A power-on password Function ● Must be used in a file on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. ● Before you enter the power-on password. NOTE: A power-on password Function ● Must be used in a file on the computer. ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... be regularly updated to date. To set of both hardware and software. Use the arrow keys and follow the on your computer should be kept up to correct security problems and improve software performance. Any data that includes antivirus and firewall features may have caused. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on the network. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10...
... be regularly updated to date. To set of both hardware and software. Use the arrow keys and follow the on your computer should be kept up to correct security problems and improve software performance. Any data that includes antivirus and firewall features may have caused. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on the network. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... system creating recovery media 52 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 47 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 13 service labels, locating 13 setting password protection on wakeup 31 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 45 shipping the computer 42 shutdown 35 Sleep exiting 30 initiating 30 slots memory card 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 24 Disk Cleanup 41 Disk Defragmenter 40 software updates, installing 46 speaker openings, identifying 12 speakers connecting...
... system creating recovery media 52 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 29 security cable lock, installing 47 security cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 16 serial number, computer 13 service labels, locating 13 setting password protection on wakeup 31 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 45 shipping the computer 42 shutdown 35 Sleep exiting 30 initiating 30 slots memory card 3 security cable 5 software CyberLink PowerDVD 24 Disk Cleanup 41 Disk Defragmenter 40 software updates, installing 46 speaker openings, identifying 12 speakers connecting...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... of the USB ports on -screen functions similar to the system. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: This section describes action keys that are common to one of the Home Folder. The action key feature is connected to the computer, each function by connecting it to most models. Errors can disable this section. The TouchPad enables you hold down the key. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to...
... of the USB ports on -screen functions similar to the system. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: This section describes action keys that are common to one of the Home Folder. The action key feature is connected to the computer, each function by connecting it to most models. Errors can disable this section. The TouchPad enables you hold down the key. Switches the screen image between display devices connected to...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... battery charge when the computer is running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to conserve battery life. Factory-sealed battery (select models only) The battery(ies) in your area for battery disposal. Viewing the current Power Settings ▲ Click the System menu icon at the right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Power icon. 2. Changing the current Power Settings 1. Removing or replacing the battery could affect your computer. 20 Chapter 5 Managing power...
... battery charge when the computer is running on the computer, screen brightness, external devices connected to conserve battery life. Factory-sealed battery (select models only) The battery(ies) in your area for battery disposal. Viewing the current Power Settings ▲ Click the System menu icon at the right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Power icon. 2. Changing the current Power Settings 1. Removing or replacing the battery could affect your computer. 20 Chapter 5 Managing power...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... 22 D default settings, restoring 41 digital card inserting 27 DisplayPort connecting 12 drive media 19 E electrostatic discharge 50 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator password 37 external monitor port 10 F factory settings, restoring 41 fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 42 using 41 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 48 installing optional...
... 22 D default settings, restoring 41 digital card inserting 27 DisplayPort connecting 12 drive media 19 E electrostatic discharge 50 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator password 37 external monitor port 10 F factory settings, restoring 41 fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 42 using 41 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 48 installing optional...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Front ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using HP Mobile...
... 5 Locating hardware ...5 Locating software ...5 Front ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...16 Connecting to a wireless network ...16 Using the wireless controls 16 Using the wireless button 16 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 17 Using a WLAN ...17 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 18 Configuring a wireless router 18 Protecting your WLAN 18 Connecting to a WLAN 19 Using HP Mobile...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... the BIOS version 56 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 57 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 58 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...59 Creating recovery media and backups 59 Creating HP Recovery media 59 Restore and recovery ...60 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 61 What you need to know 61 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 61 Using HP Recovery media to recover 62 Changing the computer boot order 62 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only 62 11 Specifications ...63 Input power...
... the BIOS version 56 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 57 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 58 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...59 Creating recovery media and backups 59 Creating HP Recovery media 59 Restore and recovery ...60 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 61 What you need to know 61 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 61 Using HP Recovery media to recover 62 Changing the computer boot order 62 Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only 62 11 Specifications ...63 Input power...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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... Graphics 46 H hard drive light 8 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 7, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 24 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 40 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 40 high-definition devices, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 38 using 38 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 58 using 57 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 62 starting 62 HP Recovery media creating 59 recovery 62 HP Recovery partition recovery 61 removing 62 Hybrid Graphics...
... Graphics 46 H hard drive light 8 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 7, 23 headphones and microphones, connecting 24 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 40 initiated during critical battery level 43 initiating 40 high-definition devices, connecting 25, 26 hot keys description 38 using 38 HP and third-party software updates, installing 54 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 58 using 57 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 62 starting 62 HP Recovery media creating 59 recovery 62 HP Recovery partition recovery 61 removing 62 Hybrid Graphics...
User Guide - Windows 8.1
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...Disk Defragmenter 48 memory card reader, identifying 5 microphone, connecting 24 minimized image creating 61 minimized image recovery 61 Miracast-compatible wireless displays 26 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 7 num lock key, identifying 13, 38 O operating environment 63 optical drive, identifying 6, 22 original system recovery 61 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 53 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports charging (powered) 23 HDMI 7, 23, 25 USB 2.0 6 USB 3.0 7, 23 power battery 41 power button...
...Disk Defragmenter 48 memory card reader, identifying 5 microphone, connecting 24 minimized image creating 61 minimized image recovery 61 Miracast-compatible wireless displays 26 mouse, external setting preferences 27 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 7 num lock key, identifying 13, 38 O operating environment 63 optical drive, identifying 6, 22 original system recovery 61 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 53 pinching touch screen gesture 34 pinching TouchPad gesture 29 ports charging (powered) 23 HDMI 7, 23, 25 USB 2.0 6 USB 3.0 7, 23 power battery 41 power button...
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NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). NOTE: You can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. or - Starting Computer Setup 87 Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps...
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on -screen instructions. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). NOTE: You can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. or - Starting Computer Setup 87 Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps...
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... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 23 legacy support, USB 87 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 22 precautions 36 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 2 removing 74 spare part number 25 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 97 minimized image recovery 97 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...
... Windows 11 L labels Bluetooth 14 regulatory 14 serial number 13 service 13 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 latch, battery release 12 left cover illustrated 23 legacy support, USB 87 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 22 precautions 36 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 2 removing 74 spare part number 25 microphone product description 2 minimized image creating 97 minimized image recovery 97 model name 1 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack...